On January 25, the 68 meter long self-propelled barge Allegonda L was damaged while berthed at Antwerp, Belgium. The vessel was loading cargo when the loading equipment suffered a malfunction and struck the wheelhouse. The wheelhouse’s windows were broken and equipment smashed. No one was injured and no pollution was released.
The 88 meter long, 4030 dwt freighter Delamar went aground off Antwerp, Belgium. The vessel was refloated the next day and proceeded to Antwerp. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. No further details reported.
The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Pegase allided with the bridge over the Brussels–Scheldt Sea Canal at Grimbergen, Belgium. The Pegase suffered only minor damage, but the bridge had a cable break causing it to hang unbalanced. Road traffic over the bridge was halted and two derricks were brought in to help stabilize the bridge until repairs can be made. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
